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[INTEL]-How To Update Your Microcode for Intel HX 13/14th CPUs Laptops/Mobile Easily.

Da-BOSS
Level 12

Let me start with a small background info...

Since we know all Intel's fiasco about what is happening with Raptor Lake/Raptor Lake Refresh which is Intel's codename for the 13th and 14th generations of Intel Core processors, Most OEM/Vendors doesn't want to provide BIOS update that includes microcode update along with required updated Intel ME FW in order to work more effectively.

Since most laptops got outdated Intel ME FW & outdated microcode... this has become a serious problem since the CPUID of Intel HX 13/14th CPUs share the same code with Desktop variants and hence it should be considered Intel HX 13/14th CPUs as a Desktop CPU in a laptop case.

So it means they share the same impact as Desktop variants even if it doesn't boost enough to be of a concern, it does have relevancy and you now have the option to use this very simple driver that I am sharing it to you here on any Intel HX 13/14th CPUs Laptops/Mobile as long as it has CPUID of B0671.

Either way the requirement of updated Intel ME FW are just only mandatory when used in conjunction with any new microcode (If it's needed) in the BIOS but outside BIOS like... while running Windows or Linux this requirement of having an updated Intel ME FW is just optional.

Thanks to this VMware CPU Microcode Update Driver I can use it on any windows without needing to mess with the BIOS. Safest thing to update microcode.

Now... How to check if you got the latest microcode update or not? By simply check through HWINO64 or AIDA64 or even if you are using ThrottleStop tool will tell you which microcode you are using.

Here's some examples how it is shown which microcode are you using through various tools...

HWINFO64

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AIDA64

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ThrottleStop

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Now fortunately I already packed it for you & ready to use without any further work required. Saving you the time to do it.

For the next part... You need to download this .zip file and extract it. Simply run the "Install.bat" file as an administrator.

The .zip file attached on this post look at the end of this post.

It shouldn't even take long and only few seconds and you will see this window... which is success.

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You can even check the event viewer which confirms the success operation and applying the new microcode update.

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Notice:- If doesn't update your microcode and it shows failing to apply microcode on event viewers... you need to disable virtualization either through Windows or simply go inside your BIOS and disable Intel virtualization and VT-d in the BIOS. This would allow the driver work!

September Microcode Update aka [0x12B]

New microcode update got released! This is the September microcode update which now they call it 0x12B .Please if you are using the 0x129 microcode previously then simply download the latest .zip pack from the attachment of this main post. Simply run uninstall.bat as admin [by right clicking on the file and choose "Run as Administrator"  and then run install.bat as an admin. 

No need to reboot, You just updated your microcode! Yes... it's that simple!

If you ever wanted to uninstall your updated microcode for whatever reasons... simply run "uninstall.bat" file as an administrator & reboot your laptop.

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The funny thing is that this test was easily passed in the past on 330 BIOS with old microcode, that is, they imposed on me that 331 is supposedly vital for lobbying one’s interests. Studying the material more deeply, there are suspicions that downgrading the BIOS through the programmer may lead to a bricked laptop and I will have to buy a motherboard! I'm going to lose a fair amount of money over a ****** microcode update.

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hexaae
Level 14

@Zalevskiy 
If I understand correctly and your problem with BIOS 331 is just a specific Linux distro compatibility (dual boot, I guess?), I'd ask that distro support how to workaround the incompatibility with the new BIOS. Linux community usually provides quick solutions to HW/SW incompatibility issues.

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Lucifer_X_Devil
Level 9

Well RMA was quite a nightmare. About to be a month and my device is still not fixed. Absolutely abysmal customer support and service center. Gave me an old, used faulty motherboard, wasted my time, bent my heatpipe and the cpu is hitting 101. @Silent_Scone now please tell me what I am supposed to do. I wrote a massive email to the service center, they never replied. 

Hi,

Have you created a thread in the CS service section ROG Care? You can add any info there. They should be able to see all the case notes and look into it for you with the local team from your region.

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I have a few minutes ago as of posting this reply.